Post Secondary Counselor

Our Barnstable community is made up of educated, positive, and passionate individuals who genuinely care about their students and one another.

About the role

As a Post-Secondary Counselor, you will work 1-to-1 with students to explore their future and build strategic plans to achieve their goals after high school. Please note: Not all campuses serve grades 4 and 5, and specific details will be shared during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Provide a dynamic virtual 1:1 teaching and counseling experience to students via credit-bearing post-secondary preparation courses and non-credit-bearing post-secondary counseling enrichment packages.
• Mentor students in exploring post-secondary options: 4-year college or university, 2-year junior or community college, gap year, vocational and tech or trade schools, apprenticeships, military, or direct-to-career paths.
• Navigate and utilize college and career readiness tools like SCOIR and YouScience to identify student aptitudes, interests, abilities, and link them to their future goals.
• Read, analyze, and interpret transcripts, GPAs, and other academic records to make recommendations and provide guidance for college or university prospects.
• For college-bound students: provide comprehensive support through the college application and admissions process, standardized test preparation plans, developing personal statements and supplemental essays, assist in distributing financial planning resources, and more.
• Craft detailed counselor letters of recommendation and successfully navigate the college application materials submission process for students on your active roster.
• Communicate effectively with colleges and universities to ensure admission requirements have been met for college-bound Fusion students.
• For non-college-bound students: assist with resume building, interview techniques, career preparation, and developing professional presence.
• Connect and collaborate with the Nationwide Post-Secondary Counseling team, supporting over 80 Fusion Academy campuses across the country and Fusion Global Academy.

Requirements

• 3 or more years of experience in Post-Secondary Counseling, College and Career Readiness, Educational Consulting, or Higher Ed and Admissions Counseling.
• Advanced Degree (MA, MS, MEd, or higher) in School Counseling, Educational Psychology, Education, Mental Health Counseling, or related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the college admissions process and experience guiding students through the complex college search and admissions process.
• Knowledge of alternative post-secondary options such as vocational, apprenticeships, or gap year programs and ability to support students in preparing for the workforce or finding internship opportunities.
• Innate passion for nurturing and supporting adolescents.
• Experience with Neurodivergent Students with Learning Disabilities is a plus.
• Outgoing, well-organized, entrepreneurial individual who leads and mentors with love.
• Proficient in building trust, rapport, and relationships in a virtual landscape.
• Florida residents require level 2 background screening through https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Vacation time (for certain positions) in accordance with company policy and state law.
• Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability.
• Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy.
• 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility.
• Tax-advantaged commuter benefits.
• Employee assistance program.
• Eligibility to receive a variable bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results (if applicable).

Pay

USD $45,000.00 - USD $55,000.00 /Yr.

Employment is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.